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1. WELCOME

The City of Vancouver is planning transportation and public realm improvements to help make the Ontario Greenway (between 2nd Ave and 16th Ave) more comfortable for walking, cycling, and rolling and to reduce motor vehicle short-cutting during construction of the Broadway Subway.

At 5th Ave, a new plaza will also create a public space for people to sit and gather.

This is part of a larger process that the City will be undertaking to improve the Ontario Greenway from False Creek to the Fraser River.

What’s happening?

• A 6km scenic walking and cycling connection featuring publicart, seating areas, improved lighting, and traffic calming thatlinks schools, parks, and community centres.

• The Ontario Greenway is identified for All Ages and Abilities(AAA) improvements in the City’s Five Year Cycling NetworkPlan (2018-2022).

The Broadway Subway will be a 5.6 km tunneled extension of the Millennium Line along the Broadway Corridor, from the existing VCC-Clark SkyTrain Station to Arbutus St. The City is working with the Province to advance the design of the project, which is scheduled to begin construction in fall 2020 and start service in 2025.

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Where are we now?

Report

BackFinal designs will be shared online along with a consultation summary of what we heard during engagement.

May2020

Construction and MonitoringConstruction of changes at 16th Ave and between 2nd Ave and Broadway. We will monitor and study the impacts of the Broadway Subway construction in the area between Broadway and 12th Ave to determine any additional recommended changes.

Spring-Summer 2020

Share ConceptsStaff present designs and gather feedback from the public on changes between 2nd Ave and 16th Ave.

March2020

Mount Pleasant Industrial Transportation StrategyStaff gathered feedback from local businesses, residents, and the public to determine long-term improvements to the transportation network in the Mount Pleasant Industrial Area.

Spring 2019

Initial ConversationsStaff met with local businesses and residents and conducted surveys to gather information and understand issues to inform the upgrades between 2nd Ave and Broadway.

August - November 2019

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2. POLICY CONTEXT

The Mount Pleasant Industrial Transportation Strategy is part of a larger planning process that responds to the Mount Pleasant Community Plan and involves zoning changes to advance the innovation economy in the Mount Pleasant Industrial Area. The strategy identified:

• Encouraging more sustainable trips by improving walking and cycling connectivity in all directions.

• AAA cycling and walking upgrades on Ontario St between Broadway and 2nd Ave.

• Maintaining reliability in the transportation network to ensure access to all businesses, especially motor vehicles on Manitoba St and 7th Ave.

Greenways Plan Update

The City is refreshing the 1995 Vancouver Greenways plan by: • Assessing the existing greenway network connectivity and functionality• Developing principles informed by community values for future greenways• Developing a long-term implementation strategy

Public Space Improvements

Public space improvements on Ontario St at 5th Ave are part of the City’s Pavement-to-Plaza Program.

Pavement-to-Plazas convert road space into low-barrier, high-impact places for people within neighbourhoods while providing traffic calming on local streets and bikeways.

MOUNT PLEASANT INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY

OTHER SUPPORTING POLICIES

Making Vancouver a more walkable, bikeable city

In 2019, Council approved the Climate Emergency Response report to increase the City’s efforts to address climate change and reduce Vancouver’s carbon pollution.

Nearly 40% of carbon pollution generated in Vancouver comes from burning gasoline and diesel to power vehicles (primarily passenger vehicles).

To reduce carbon pollution, we need to shift to using sustainable modes of transportation like walking, cycling, rolling, and transit. Two of the six “big moves” to fight climate change align with this project including accelerating the target of making two-thirds of trips by active transportation and transit by 2030 and creating walkable, complete communities.

To encourage a shift to sustainable modes, the City is making walking and cycling safe, convenient, and comfortable.

When we design inter-connected cycling networks and low-stress bike routes for people of All Ages and Abilities (AAA), cycling becomes a viable option for a wide spectrum of the population, including families with children, seniors, and new riders.

AAA goals that will guide the design for Ontario Greenway include:

• Target motor vehicle volumes below 500/day and speed limits at 30 km/hr on local street bikeways.

• Street widths that allow for parking and safe passing.

• Design intersections thoughtfully to reduce conflicts, increase visibility, and provide clear direction of movement.

Responding to the Climate Emergency

MOUNT PLEASANT INDUSTRIAL AREA TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY

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1. Encourage more sustainable trips:

• Improve east-west and north-south walking and cycling connections, especially across Main St.

• Improve bus transit on Main St.

• Improve access to Broadway in anticipation of the Broadway Subway

2. Maintain a reliable transportation network to ensure access to all businesses and recognize the industrial nature of the area:

• Maintain vehicle access to the neighbourhood

• Support e� cient goods movement within the neighbourhood by prioritizing service vehicles and trucks on select streets

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2015Consultant retained by City to explore preliminary access improvements

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Open houses to seek community feedback on I-1A and I-1B land use proposal and potential transportation options

Dec 2016Report to Council on zoning changes and potential transportation changes.

2017Consultant retained by City to complete detailed transportation and parking analyses

2018

Update to Council and stakeholder groups on transportation strategy; approval by Council of parking strategy

2019Open house to seek community feedback on recommended transportation strategy

Spring 2019

Finalize recommended transportation strategy; integration with the Broadway Plan 2019-2020

TBD Detailed design, implementation and project engagement

WE ARE HERE

In 2013, changes to the light industrial (I-1) zone in the Mount Pleasant Industrial Area (MPIA) were approved to enhance the area as a job centre and support the local economy. These changes aim to allow for more jobs, give businesses more fl exibility to retain and expand their space, and provide more options for mixed-use industrial buildings.

City sta� assessed the area’s existing transportation network and developed recommendations for walking, cycling and transit, as well as vehicle access and goods movement to support job growth and neighbourhood access over the next 30 years.

What has the

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Approved Industrial Land Use

• Changes to the I-1 light industrial zones to enhance job growth and adapt to business needs (2013)

• Zoning updates to I-1A and I-1B to support digital and technology business uses, allow for larger buildings and generally support the innovation economy (2017)

1. Encourage more sustainable trips:

• Improve east-west and north-south walking and cycling connections, especially across Main St.

• Improve bus transit on Main St.• Improve access to Broadway in

anticipation of the Broadway Subway

2. Maintain a reliable transportation network to ensure access to all businesses and recognize the industrial nature of the area:

• Maintain vehicle access to the neighbourhood

• Support efficient goods movement within the neighbourhood by prioritizing service vehicles and trucks on select streets

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Between 2011 to 2045:

In the area generally bounded by 2nd Avenue, Brunswick St, Broadway and Cambie St

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3. PROJECT SCOPE

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In this phase, four areas along the Ontario Greenway between 2nd Ave and 16th Ave have been identified for upgrades to make walking, cycling, and rolling safe and comfortable for all ages and abilities.

Ontario St at 5th Ave• Daily motor vehicle volumes on Ontario St approaching

5th Ave exceed AAA guidelines by five times

• Compliance concerns at four-way stop

• High volume of people walking

• High number of trucks and delivery vehicles accessing

many local businesses

Broadway to 12th Ave• High cycling volumes on the east-west 10th Ave bikeway and

north-south Yukon St bikeway and Ontario St Greenway

• Previous engagement noted concerns about comfortable passing distances on roadways with parking on both sides

• Motor vehicle volumes along Ontario St between 10th Ave and Broadway exceed AAA guidelines by more than two times due in part to existing partial and full closures on Quebec St and Manitoba St, south of Broadway

Ontario St at 7th Ave• Daily motor vehicle volumes approaching 7th Ave

exceed AAA guidelines by more than five times

• Compliance concerns at four-way stop

• 7th Ave has higher traffic volumes than other streets in the area and provides local access to many businesses

Ontario St at 16th Ave• The offset intersection makes crossing challenging for

people walking and cycling

• Movements and yielding requirements are confusing and unclear for many road users

• The intersection has high cycling volumes and daily motor vehicle volumes that exceed AAA guidelines

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4. PROPOSED CHANGES

Initial Conversations: What we heard

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Area 1: Ontario St at 5th Ave Area 2: Ontario St at 7th Ave

To lower motor vehicle volumes on Ontario

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• Install diverters to create a closure for motor

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north of 5th Ave. Access to the lane will be

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• Manitoba St will continue to provide north-

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• A new public space is planned between 5th

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walking and cycling connections and access

to the bike share station.

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• Install diverters to create a partial closure

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To improve visibility for people walking,

cycling, and driving, we will:

• Shift parking zones back from the corner

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• Update parking signs to improve compliance

with existing City of Vancouver by-laws

around not parking within certain distances

of lanes (1.5 m), driveways (1.5m) and

sidewalks at intersections (6m).

Planned Upgrades

From businesses• Compliance concerns at 5th Ave and 7th Ave four-

way stops (all road users)• Vehicles blocking laneway access• Limited on-street parking• Potential revenue loss during Broadway Subway

construction

From people walking & cycling• Compliance concerns at 5th Ave and 7th Ave four-

way stops (all road users) and 3rd Ave east-west stop signs (motor vehicles)

• Pedestrian safety due to poor sight lines and unmarked crossings at intersections along Ontario St

Concerns for:

Support for:From businesses• Using Manitoba St and Quebec St for north-south delivery access

• Using the laneway north of Ontario St & 5th Ave for east-west delivery access

• Proposed plaza space

From people walking & cycling• Strong support for the project, including proposed plaza

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5. Ontario-5th Plaza

Pavement-to-PlazaPlazas play a vital role in public life, enabling community events, civic expression, and neighbourly interaction.

The City’s Pavement-to-Plaza program transforms streets into engaging public spaces for people. Guided by the Transportation 2040 Plan and community plans including the Climate Emergency Response, the program mandate is to:

• Encourage creative approaches and increase access to public space

• Repurpose road space into low barrier, high impact places for people

• Locate, design and program plazas based on site context while supporting active transportation

• Align with the global tactical urbanism movement to explore lighter, quicker, cheaper ways to create spaces for

gathering and community building

• Gather feedback during the interim period to evolve the design and determine whether there is support for the plaza to become permanent

With a high number of people walking and cycling, the neighbourhood and its vibrant retail, has potential to support a lively plaza experience.

An interim plaza is planned for Ontario-5th to:

• Create a space for people to sit and gather

• Integrate with Ontario Greenway Upgrades at 5th Avenue

• Help reduce motor vehicle short-cutting during construction of the Broadway Subway.

• Help make the Ontario Greenway more comfortable for walking, cycling, and rolling

The interim plaza allows the public a chance to try out the space and share feedback to shape the final design, programming, and opportunities to be involved in the long-term stewardship of the plaza. The interim plaza may be in place for 3 to 5 years and the design can evolve over time based on community feedback.

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Credit: Steve Chou

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The intent is to maximize plaza space while maintaining clear separation between the public bike share station and paths for walking, cycling, and rolling. Through public and stakeholder feedback, interim features that can evolve over time include:

• Layout of seating with umbrellas and other types of coverage

• Greenery and other features to make it year-round and friendly

6. Ontario-5th Plaza

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With early feedback, an interim plaza will be installed at the Ontario St and 5th Ave location along with greenway improvements and public bike share relocation.

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The plaza design will evolve over the years through continued public feedback and engagement. This will help determine a potential permanent plaza design.

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Designing for Difference

VIVA Vancouver is the City’s public space innovation program that delivers short term action to inspire long term change. VIVA is working with Happy City to identify barriers facing those traditionally underrepresented at three public spaces in Vancouver.

At this location, the project aims to include more diverse perspectives and experiences in planning for the use and care of the future plaza. Learn more or get involved at:

thehappycity.com/project/designing-for-difference

In exploring opportunities for the plaza, think about what makes a space public and:

What type of activities would you like to see and do here?

What features could make this space feel more comfortable and welcoming?

Who could be involved in hosting activities and taking care of this space?

Help shape the plaza experience

Interim features include: (1) plantings; (2) furnishings; (3) and specialty ground treatment.

Fall 2019

Ontario Greenway pop-up sessions, stakeholder engagement, and the Designing for Difference project are informing future design, programming and stewardship considerations in the plaza.

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7. PROPOSED CHANGES

Area 3: Broadway to 12th AveFollowing a public consultation and piloting process between 1995-1997, a number of extensive traffic calming measures, including closures for motor vehicles, four-way stops, and traffic circles were implemented in 1998. These measures received strong support when they were first implemented and helped reduce motor vehicle short-cutting in the neighbourhood.

Objectives for Area 3• Lower motor vehicle volumes below 500/day on

Ontario St to meet AAA guidelines.

• Maintain existing traffic calming efforts in the neighbourhood and monitor motor vehicle volumes during Broadway Subway construction. Explore ways to respond with temporary traffic calming measures if needed.

• Ensure that any proposed changes don’t transfer additional motor vehicle volumes onto existing bikeways such as 10th Ave, where the City is currently making improvements to meet AAA guidelines.

Potential traffic change measures include:• Enhancing existing closures to improve

compliance (ex. reinforcing a closure with temporary barriers or changing a partial closure to a full closure).

• Shifting closures and making minor changes to motor vehicle circulation.

• Modifying parking to ensure comfortable passing distances between people driving and cycling and improve visibility for people walking and cycling.

Share your ideas and concerns about community mobility below:

Stick it!

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In 2015, staff gathered feedback from local stakeholders and the public on three intersection design options. All three options proposed to improve the crossing for all road users but had different impacts to vehicle circulation and parking.

Option 2: One-way streets (toward 16th Ave) has been selected and maintains circulation and access around Simon Fraser Elementary school while improving comfort and safety for people walking and cycling.

8. PROPOSED CHANGES

Green Rainwater InfrastructureWhen a street is reconstructed, it provides an opportunity to incorporate green rainwater infrastructure, reducing rainwater pollution, improving the way water is managed, and introducing more green space into the neighbourhood.

Bioswales (Bioretention or Rain Gardens)store and filter rainwater using plants and soils. They also create urban wildlife habitat.

Area 4: Ontario St & 16th Ave

Proposed parking changesIn addition to hearing that maintaining circulation around the school-park block is important, staff heard concerns about sightlines at intersections along 16th Ave. Based on this feedback, we have identified additional parking changes at Quebec St, Manitoba St, and Columbia St near 16th Ave. These changes will improve visibility and roadway widths, making it more comfortable for two vehicles to pass each other near the intersection.

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9. NEXT STEPS

What’s happening next?

Tell us what you think!

Fill out a survey at today’s pop-up session and drop it off at the sign-in table or mail it back to us by March 25, 2020.

Email us [email protected]

Complete an online survey at vancouver.ca/ontario-greenway by March 25, 2020

Area 1, 2, and 4: Staff will review feedback, make adjustments as needed, and finalize designs.

Spring 2020

Area 1, 2, and 4: Construction begins, including the new public plaza.

Area 3: Staff will report back with proposed changes based on feedback, additional studies, and monitoring Broadway Subway construction impacts.

Late Spring - Fall 2020

Call 3-1-1 (T-T-Y 7-1-1)

Please submit feedback by March 25, 2020

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